OPSC Assistant Professor recruitment 2026: Notification out for 312 posts, apply online from this date

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued an advertisement for recruitment of Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) with Odisha Medical Education Service (OMES) cadre.

It is to be noted that this year recruitment is done mostly on eligible persons with disability candidates only, who apply and satisfy the criteria of recruitment and age limit. In all, 312 vacancies are available in various specialties of medicine such as Anatomy, Pathology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, and Anaesthesiology.Interested candidates must apply online via the official OPSC portal. With the deadline approaching fast, it is crucial for candidates to carefully check the eligibility criteria, submit applications on time, and keep all supporting documents ready.

This recruitment is a valuable opportunity for medical professionals seeking government teaching positions in Odisha.

Vacancies and specialities

The recruitment offers 312 positions in broad medical specialities such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, and Ophthalmology. Out of these, 12 posts are specifically reserved for persons with disabilities. Candidates must ensure that they possess the required postgraduate medical qualifications in the relevant speciality before applying.

The official OPSC Assistant Professor recruitment notification can be downloaded from the link here.

Eligibility criteria for OPSC Assistant Professor

Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in the relevant medical speciality recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Additionally, one year of post-PG senior residency or tutorship experience in the same speciality is required. The age limit for applicants is between 21 and 45 years as of January 1, 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories, women, and PwD candidates.

It is important for applicants to verify their eligibility carefully before beginning the application process.

Application process and important dates

The notification regarding this recruitment has been published on January 19, 2026. The deadline to send online applications is from January 27, 2026, and last until February 3, 2026 until 5 PM. The requirement for this recruitment is to apply through the OPSC website at opsc.gov.in. Application forms should be filled out by candidates and require them to attach all necessary documents and preserve a copy of the filled-out form as well for future purposes.Candidates to be selected will be appointed at Academic Level 12 on the rules under ORSP (MCT), 2019, along with other government allowances. Job security, development prospects along with other benefits related to a government medical teaching function are associated with the position. Application charges for every category have been waived off.